Utah cheerleader reacts to viral moment after team’s March Madness loss: ‘Going out strong’
Utah Cheerleader Ashlynn Wimpey got over her team’s loss in a big way Friday as she became the face of one of the most viral moments on social media during the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament.
The Aggies were bounced out of the first round of the tournament after losing 76-65 to Missouri. Whimpey is arrested Broadcast shed some tears for her team as the final seconds of the clock circled.
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Dan Akin #30 of the Utah Aggies reacts after losing to the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gold 1 on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Whimpey posted a video showing some tweets about her moment on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
on TikTokshe wrote, “Now I’m a meme.”
on instagramShe added, “Going out with a bang #marshsads.”
Whimpey also received support from Aggies player Sean Bairstow on Instagram after their moment went viral, according to New York Post.
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The Utah Aggies state mascot performs before the game against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gold 1 on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
“As far as support comes, congrats on a successful 20 year @ashwhimp cheer,” he wrote while wrapping up his fourth season with the Aggies.
Whimpey replied, “Best cheer season for my son! So proud of you @seanbairstow2.”
The two are said to be dating.
Tigers offer to play 15th seed Princeton Tigers In the second round of the South Region, after the latter’s surprising upset victory over no. 2 stubs Arizona. Princeton will lead another upset against Missouri on Saturday.
A detailed rendering of the March Madness logo is seen prior to the first round game between the Utah State Aggies and Missouri Tigers of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gold 1 on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
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Utah State has dropped its last 10 tournament games since beating Ohio State in the first round in 2001.
Fox News’ Paulina Didage contributed to this report.
